Hi Everyone,
Well, spring is upon us, and I'm eager to put my
kayak in the water!
In fact, so eager was I this past weekend, that
I practised my kayaking technique on the remains
of a snow bank! So, what do you think? Is this
silly desperation or just plain enthusiasm?
In any case, I hope you get a chuckle from the
photo, below.
Laughter is good medicine. . . . ;)
All the best,
Laurie,
p.s. I forgot my life jacket. . . .
Hi Everyone,
Well, I dressed warm, put on my boots, and went
walking in the snow, sleet, and wind, earlier this
evening. As I walked along the old mines road, I
noticed a constant hum, as the wind danced and
darted its way through the needles and branches
of the tall spruce trees.
A couple of vehicles had broken a path through the
snow. So, the walking was made somewhat easier
because of that, although I still felt my feet slip
with each step I took. In the end, I soon turned
back, as my warm house and a cup of tea, beckoned
my return.
To some extent, I enjoy walking in storms, as they
show us another side of nature. They also make me
appreciate a warm home!
Now, as I type this message, I notice there's a lull
in the wind, and, in this calmness, even the sleet
has ended. Perhaps the storm has passed and moved
further east?
In the morning, I will prepare a feeding area for the
birds. I do this with snowshoes. How? Well, I walk
over the area until the snowshoes create a hard
surface for the birds to enjoy. I then scatter the
seeds and the birds have a grand time on their new
feeding grounds.
I hope everyone has a splendid February! I'll return,
soon.
All the best,
Laurie
I went walking in the moonlight, again tonight.
This January moon, it's special -- such brightness,
such light!
I suppose it's because of the snowy landscape?
It reflects the moonlight so well. Seems like day.
I walked down the old road to Minamkeak Lake.
You should have seen it in the moonlight! Such a
powerful and special lake....
I looked out across the lake as the wind touched
my face. My vision was hazy. I realized this wind
was carrying snow over the lake like thick specks
of white dust.
I breathed deeply -- breathing the white dust....
"Minamkeak!" I spoke. "Mighty Minamkeak!"
I turned and left that place, walking slowly back
up the road. The wind tickled the back of my neck.
Now I'm sipping a cup of hot tea.
I feel good -- real good.
Laurie
Hi Everyone,
Yes, I went walking in the moonlight this evening.
The sky was overcast, but the moon broke through,
occasionally. It was cold as I left the house to walk
along the old mines road. There was a breeze coming
in from the northwest, which made the -5 degree
temperature seem more like -15!
I walked at a fast pace and enjoyed how the snow
reflected the light from the moon, even while it was
under the clouds. When it broke through the cloud
cover, the snow glistened in the frosty light.
Altogether, I had a beautiful outing!
I love walking on winter evenings. At one point tonight,
as I walked along the road, my eyes watered from
the cold -- I also noticed waves of movement in the
air. At first I thought the movement was an illusion
caused by water-filled eyes. However, I soon realized
that the wave-like movement was in fact snow swirling
about in the air.
This was the first time I had experienced snow as
a wave movement. I couldn't see the flakes -- just the
motion they made in front and around me. I first saw
the flakes of snow, when I turned on my flashlight.
So, now, I'm off for a cup of tea, and then a bubble
bath before I hit the sack!
All the best for 2009!
Laurie
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